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Comply with legislation / Increase productivity and profit / Improve your reputation
Health And Safety Courses
COURSE DURATION
2 hours
CERTIFICATION
1-3 years depending on risk assessment. Annual refresher eLearning course available at www.mcgtraining.co.uk
QUALIFICATION
Attendance certificate (not competency-based)
ASSESSMENT
Underlying knowledge-checking with questions and answers
ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS
(and bespoke content)
Additional subjects could add extra time to your course. If you require bespoke content, please get in touch.
RENEWAL
Repeat the course. We provide an email reminder service.
MCG POLICIES
(details on request)
MCG has an equality and diversity policy and a robust
complaints policy and procedure – we treat all opportunities to improve our service with positivity and respect. Our GDPR
privacy policy and general terms and conditions are available to view at www.mcgtraining.co.uk.
CONTENT
HSE, IOSH and current legislation content-compliant
WHAT IS MANUAL HANDLING?
Discovering what our client’s activities are and what equipment they use.
THE LAW + RESPONSIBILITIES
Employers’ and employees’ legal duties. Consequences of non-compliance.
ANATOMY OF THE SPINE + TYPES OF INJURIES
Musculoskeletal system, lever system and centre of gravity. Safe movement principles when preparing for a lift and moving a load. Common causes of workplace injuries.
RISK ASSESSMENTS
Definitions of ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’. Process for carrying out risk assessments and how they contribute to improving health and safety.
SAFE LIFTING TECHNIQUES
Principles associated with safe moving and handling principles.
PRACTICAL SESSION
Specific to our clients’ industry and activities.